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New strain of Dengue fever reported in Mombasa
2 hours ago
Mombasa county has been put on alert following a new strain of Dengue fever.
A patient with no history of travel is in isolation. The Mombasa county director of health Dr. Shem Patta, said any patient who was initially exposed to the three earlier stains (DENG1,2,3) once re-infected by the new strain could suffer subsequent severe attacks.
The director said the county has continued to report cases of dengue fever since the first outbreak in 2013 adding that despite concerted interventions, low and peak periods are experienced especially after short or long rains...
New strain of Dengue fever reported in Mombasa
2 hours ago
Mombasa county has been put on alert following a new strain of Dengue fever.
A patient with no history of travel is in isolation. The Mombasa county director of health Dr. Shem Patta, said any patient who was initially exposed to the three earlier stains (DENG1,2,3) once re-infected by the new strain could suffer subsequent severe attacks.
The director said the county has continued to report cases of dengue fever since the first outbreak in 2013 adding that despite concerted interventions, low and peak periods are experienced especially after short or long rains...